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Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce News

News and press releases from Inverclyde Chamber, our members and our partner organisations at Scottish and British Chambers of Commerce.

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23/07/2021

Scotland Sweden Virtual Trade Mission With AGCC

Join Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce as it explores the new business opportunities for firms operating in the life sciences, food and drink, gaming, clean energy and technology sectors in this second part of its Scotland-Sweden virtual business exchange.
23/07/2021

Exemptions From Self-Isolation

The Scottish Government has announced details of sectors that are eligible to apply for exemption from self-isolation.
22/07/2021

Low Emission Zone Support Fund for Businesses

Eligible Scottish micro businesses and sole traders can apply for up to £2,500 to take older, more polluting vehicles off the road and move towards cleaner transport options. This is for operating vehicles that are not compliant with the proposed Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards, in Scotland’s 4 largest cities.
22/07/2021

UK Government Announces New Future Fund To Inject £375m Into UK Start-Ups

Fast-growing firms working on “game-changing” technology, including in areas such as life sciences and clean energy, are being invited to apply for a slice of a £375m fund aimed at fostering innovation in the UK.
20/07/2021

Business Round-Up – 19 July 2021

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 18th July 2021.
19/07/2021

Member News: Recruit An Apprentice Plumber

Are you looking to recruit an apprentice plumber in the Inverclyde area? 
16/07/2021

Member News: ICF Launches Inverclyde STRIDE On 28th August 2021

Walkers of all ages and abilities across Inverclyde are being invited to join this year’s Inverclyde STRIDE by Inverclyde Community Fund, a fabulous opportunity to walk with friends and family and raise funds for your favourite local groups.
16/07/2021

Member News: McGill’s Buses Move Into Long Distance Travel With New Partnership

Greenock-based McGill’s Buses has entered into a partnership with European coach network Flixbus to provide a service from Scotland to London.
16/07/2021

Community Ownership Fund Opens For Bids From Communities In Scotland

People across Scotland are being given the chance to become owners of at-risk local pubs, theatres, post offices, sports grounds and corner shops, as part of the UK Government’s new £150 million Community Ownership Fund.
15/07/2021

Young Person’s Guarantee From Developing The Young Workforce

As part of Scotland’s response to COVID-19 economic recovery, Young Person’s Guarantee was launched in November 2020. It aims to give all young people, aged 16-24 in Scotland, the chance to succeed through the opportunity of a job, apprenticeship, education, training or volunteering.
14/07/2021

Vacancy: Part-Time Personal Assistant With Ascension Trust Scotland

Ascension Trust Scotland is advertising a new position to support the Chief Executive.
13/07/2021

Business Round-Up – 12 July 2021

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 11 July 2021.
13/07/2021

SCC Respond To Confirmation That Scotland Will Move To Level 0 From 19th July

Dr Liz Cameron, Chief Executive of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce responds to confirmation by the First Minister that all of Scotland will move to Level 0 from the 19th of July.
10/07/2021

National Minimum Wage Rate Reminder For Summer Staff

Students and seasonal staff working in Scotland are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to check that they are being paid the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
10/07/2021

Member News: MM Search Announces Promotion And New Hires

MM Search, Scotland’s fastest-growing executive search firm and ICC Member, has announced promotions within its team following rapid employee growth to meet surging search demand.
06/07/2021

Return To Offices Guidance

The Scottish Government has published guidance that aims to support employers to plan for a phased and limited return to offices in Level 0 of the COVID-19 protection levels by providing reference to a range of sources of support and guidance which will inform workplace plans.
06/07/2021

Business Round-Up – 5 July 2021

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce's weekly newsletter, with all of the latest Inverclyde business news for the week ending 4 July 2021.
06/07/2021

First Shoots Of Recovery But Challenges Still Lie Ahead

For the first time in over a year, businesses in Scotland can see the first shoots of recovery as COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift, according to a leading quarterly survey led by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC).
05/07/2021

Marketing Tender Opportunity – Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce

Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce is looking to engage with a digital marketing company in order to help and support aspects of its digital marketing activity.
03/07/2021

Member News: Linkspan Bridge Sets Sail From Greenock Yard

A forty-metre linkspan bridge has been completed at the Dales Marine Services yard at Garvel in Greenock. The 130-ton structure for timber handling specialist JST Services […]
03/07/2021

HMRC: Apprentices Within Scotland Are Being Underpaid

As an apprentice, you are entitled to be paid at least the National Minimum Wage. Make sure you know how much you should be paid and what you can do if you think you’re underpaid.